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The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release. 

The most recent issued news releases may be found below. To view past news releases, select a year from the dropdown filter. Only the four most recent years of news releases are available on our website. To review or obtain copies of older news releases, please contact the department's Communications office at 573-751-1010 or 800-361-4827. For Missouri State Parks related topics call 573-751-9392 or 800-334-6946. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may reach us through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.

Be sure to visit our main Communications webpage to learn more about our various communications resources. 

Current News

News Release Date
Harry S Truman Birthplace and Battle of Carthage state historic sites host public meeting Aug. 14
Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses to stay safe when enjoying nature
Prairie State Park hosts Guided ‘Bison-tennial’ Hike Aug. 7
Jefferson Landing State Historic Site hosts Sadie Hawkins Day String Band for backyard concert Aug. 7
First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site hosts Missouri Bicentennial Bash and Commemoration Aug. 7
St. Francois State Park hosts Missouri Bicentennial Games Aug. 6 - 7
Roaring River and Big Sugar Creek state parks host public information meeting Aug. 12
Department of Natural Resources awards $17,000 grant for Osage County Public Water Supply District No. 3
Deutschheim State Historic Site hosts Rapunzel story time Aug. 3
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Potosi
2021 Bicentennial Katy Trail Ride canceled due to recent flooding
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Indian Point
Prairie State Park hosts public information meeting Aug. 7
Keep safety top of mind when exploring the outdoors
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Rich Hill
Missouri State Museum hosts virtual Landing After Hours: Missouri German Immigrant Farm Children: Growing Flowers Aug. 4
Missouri State Parks Commemorative Bicentennial Quilts on display at Pomme de Terre State Park July 27 - 29
Thousand Hills State Park hosts Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe pancake breakfast and park office ribbon cutting July 27
Robertsville State Park hosts night hike and interpretive programs about turtles, armadillos and mammals in July
Washington State Park hosts Missouri Bicentennial Weekend July 24 and 25
Registration for Glow Paddle at Wakonda State Park on Aug. 21 is now open
Current River State Park hosts Journaling Through Time workshop Aug. 3
Clark’s Hill/Norton State Historic Site hosts public information meeting July 31
Finger Lakes State Park hosts public information meeting July 31
Current River State Park and Roger Pryor Pioneer Backcountry host public information meeting July 31

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